Which of the following statements is true about global warming?

A) Emission levels are similar for countries of the same size.
B) Rainfall will decrease everywhere because of global warming.
C) Global warming is most intense over land masses.
D) Adaptation to global warming will increase population vulnerability.

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Taylor Haney · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Global warming is most intense over land masses because land heats up more quickly than water and retains heat for longer periods of time. This results in higher temperatures over land, which contributes to more extreme weather events such as droughts and heatwaves. A, B, and D are all incorrect statements about global warming.

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